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Greymouth Evening Star, 23 February 1917, Page 5

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"BURNSID® MARKET. (Feb I'lUisa Association.] ' UUNEOIN, February 21. There was another big yarding of cattle at Burnside to-day, tlie number bo- " ing in excess of butchei’s’ requirements, ■Exporters were operating, but not to any extent, owing, to the difficulties ot‘ securing freezing space. Their cimpetition, however, helped to steady the market, and though prices at times were below last week’s, rates, there was a fairly steady demand at prices which shoved only a slight decline for the best heavy cuttle and unfinished sorts. Best bullocks , made £l6 to £lB, extra prime heavy,£2O 5s medium £l3 10s to £ls, others £l2 and upwards, best heifers and cows £ll to £l3 10s, extra prime heavy £ls 10s, others £8 and upwards. Fat sheep—There was a medium yard--1 ing. The quality was rather mixed, but competition was good throughout the .day, and last week's rates word maintained. Best wethers made 35s to 3Ts fid. extra prime 43s 3d, others 31s fid and upwards, best ewes 32s fid to oils, extra , prime 52s fid, and others 26s and up- \ wards. N j - lambs—lnhere was a sma'(i yarding for this time of year. All exporters were eagerly competing, and prices showed a I decided vise as compared with last week i Best lambs made 23s to 395, exlm prime ; 31s fid. medium 24s fid to 26s fid. and un- ■ finished .sorts 16s 9d and upwards. 1